HB4982

Make West Virginia Healthy Act of 2026

Complete·3/2/26

Establishes a statewide framework to promote nutrition, physical activity, and wellness in West Virginia.

The Make West Virginia Healthy Act of 2026 establishes a coordinated, statewide Healthy Lifestyles framework to promote nutrition, physical activity, and wellness through cross-agency collaboration, school-based initiatives, public-private partnerships, grants, and reporting requirements. The Office of Healthy Lifestyles coordinates efforts among state agencies, including the Department of Education and the Department of Agriculture, to implement programs like Farm-to-School and improve physical fitness and nutrition for students.

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  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

90 Yea

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6 Nay

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4 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 12

1:00 PM

Senate Health and Human Resources Committee Meeting

Feb 3

3:30 PM

Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources Meeting

History

Mar 2

Senate

Approved by Governor 2/28/2026 - Senate Journal

Mar 2

House

Approved by Governor 2/28/2026

Mar 2

House

Approved by Governor 2/28/2026 - House Journal